Wellbeing Room

Ms Clarke

Hello! I am the Learning Mentor at Peters Hill Primary.

We are fortunate to have our own Wellbeing Room at Peters Hill.

In here, children work in small groups to help build up their self-esteem, resilience, positivity and motivation.

“Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community” 

WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION 

    Why develop mental health in schools?

    Mental health promotion involves creating and enhancing environments that support the development of positive mental health, wellbeing and healthy lifestyles. Research shows that developing positive mental health and wellbeing is most effective when it takes place early in a child or young person’s’ life.

    There is much evidence that pupils learn more effectively, if they are happy in their work, believe in themselves and have good relationships with others. Children also feel safe at school, that school is supporting them and that they belong.

    Outside of school children can be exposed to many factors which can influence their mental health and wellbeing, contributing to having a negative impact on wellbeing levels. The school environment provides a valuable opportunity for wellbeing to be promoted and mental health to be protected for all children including the most vulnerable and at risk.

    Primary schools can provide a safe and supportive environment for building life skills, wellbeing, resilience and a strong sense of belonging to the school.